Melbourne | High-Growth Investment Platform
We are working on an exclusive mandate to appoint a Head of Finance into a high-growth, entrepreneurial investment platform within the alternatives space. This is a standout opportunity for a top-tier Big 4 mover or established Fund Financial Controller/Head of Finance looking to step into a broader, more commercially impactful leadership role.
You will join a well-established private credit platform entering a high-growth phase, backed by a highly regarded and entrepreneurial leadership team, with a clear mandate to significantly grow AUM over the coming years. The role sits at the intersection of finance, investments, and strategy, offering high visibility and direct exposure to senior decision-makers.
You will lead all aspects of finance across the private credit business:
- Leading and developing a high-performing 10-person finance team
- Owning financial reporting, fund accounting, and performance analysis
- Driving FP&A, forecasting, and strategic planning
- Partnering with investment teams on cashflow, liquidity, and portfolio performance
- Overseeing NAV modelling, fee calculations, and fund structures
- Leading audit, compliance, and regulatory oversight
- Managing investor-related finance activities (capital calls, distributions, reporting)
- Driving process improvement, automation, and systems enhancement
Your skills and experience:
- CA/CPA qualified
- Background in Big 4 (Audit or Deals) with funds exposure, or a funds management environment
- Ideally exposure to private credit, real assets, or alternatives.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Track record of improving processes and building scalable finance functions
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving platform
This is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond reporting into true commercial partnering in a high-growth platform with strong momentum with runway for career development.
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Nolan on 02 9235 9460 | mnolan@jmes.com.au
